Dual Derby hero Lambourn with Group One aim in Bahrain as Aidan O’Brien races for record

Aidan O’Brien might have a race on his hands to set a new world record for Group One wins, but he can call on last year’s dual Derby hero Lambourn to help him in Friday’s Bahrain International.

The $1.5-million contest has been promoted to top-flight status for the first time, and O’Brien is using it as a chance for Lambourn to return to the spotlight. A recent Breeders’ Cup hat-trick took the Irishman to 28 Group/Grade One victories this year, equalling his 2017 record.